Production Machining

MAY 2016

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PARTS CLEANING
50 PRODUCTION MACHINING :: MAY 2016
:: The Yukon cleaning system from
BvL provides the required results with
a clear reduction in energy consump-
tion and noise emission.
Automotive Supplier Capitalizes
on Energy Efcient Cleaning
S
aalfelder Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SAMAG)
in Germany produces crankshaft bearing caps for
a large German automotive manufacturer. For the
cleaning of these components, the company not only
requires a system that provides excellent cleaning capabili-
ties with short cycle times, but also a high level of energy
efciency.
SAMAG invested in a continuous cleaning system from
the manufacturer BvL Oberfächentechnik GmbH in
Germany. In the American market, several automotive
suppliers have also been using these cleaning systems from
BvL in recent years, including ZF Sachs Automotive Méxiko
S.A. de C.V in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, and KSM Castings NC
Inc. in Shelby, North Carolina. BvL ofers custom solutions
through integrated services, from simple washing units,
fltration and automated systems to large, complex projects
with process monitoring.
Energy Savings
Customized technical measures were installed in the
cleaning system for SAMAG to optimize energy consump-
tion and emissions. In addition to insulation on the pipes,
optimized drying and the introduction of an automated
stand-by state, the cleaning system was equipped with
exhaust air management developed by BvL.
Te system has now been in operation successfully
for more than a year and provides energy savings of 20
percent, compared with a similar system without these
Edited by Chris Felix